Louise Slyth

Traveller / Storyteller / Local Expert

Louise Slyth is a communications consultant and freelance writer. Born in Edinburgh, she has lived in Sydney and Barcelona, and now resides in Dublin with her husband. Her work has been featured in publications around the world, including HuffPost, Stylist, The Independent and The Ethel, to name but a few. When she’s not writing, she’s planning her next trip. You can connect with her on Instagram.

Stories from Louise Slyth

Ancient Castles, Elaborate Cathedrals and Cultural Celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland

Scotland’s capital is the place to soak up history, enjoy world-famous cultural festivals and sample top-class scran at fab eateries.

Breakfast in Scotland: a Highland Fling with a Side of Bacon

Where winters are bitter, and even summer can be a mixed bag, breakfast traditions recall a time when Scots needed to fuel a day spent in a field or a factory.

The Many and Varied Pastries of Malta

Whether your preference runs to sweet or savoury, the pastries of the world’s tenth-smallest country are big on flavour, demonstrating Malta's culinary cultural diversity.

High Waves and Low Tides in Fiji

Sometimes we need to depart our comfort zone to arrive at a truly memorable experience.

A Random Act of Spanish Kindness

There are lovely souls out there who will go out of their way to welcome strangers into their world. We just need to let them.

A Flamenco Friendship Born During the Pandemic

When COVID-19 restrictions ended, Seville was the obvious choice for this traveller’s first holiday.